Find a car:

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews

Great Deals Used Chevrolet Malibu
Find deals in your area at AutoTrader.com
Zip:  

“A Good First Car”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
John6752 recommends this car
07/01/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

A very Nice Car with great acceleration and braking.  The handling is great and can turn on a dime.  It has had a few problems, such as the ABS doesn't work and the engine light comes on from time to time but it doesn't affect driving.  It's a nice looking car both inside and out.  It gets around 20 MPG which is not great but is ok for a '01.

Pros — Easy to Drive
Cons — Electronic Problems
Is this review helpful?

“Cars Like This Should Be Made More Often.”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Kevin4332 recommends this car
06/10/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu LS

2001 Chevy Malibu LS series with cd player and sound system built in. Air Condition and heating. 16 gallon tank. Cruise Control. Automatic Seats in front. Automatic Windows and locks. Nice comfy seating. gets good gas mileage. Anti-lock breaks.

Pros — Its basically the kind of car u'd give to ur children when they're in high school. It really is a great car.
Cons — The only problems so far I've had with it are I needed to get the starter replaced u may noticed that if u had gotten that car when it came out the starter would need replaced after about 55k miles. I've also had to get my fuel pump and injector changed but that was due to how well it was taken care of. Other than that it has not given me anymore problems.
Is this review helpful?

“It Gets Me Around”

Overall:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Performance:
2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars
06/04/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

All around its an ok car. Mid size so you have room but its not a boat.

Pros — ok gas mileage, V6 so it has a little power.  And its a Chevy!!
Cons — Built poorly.
Is this review helpful?
Great Deals Used Chevrolet Malibu
Find deals in your area at AutoTrader.com
Zip:  

“Rest In Peace Buddy...”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
04/15/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

My first car and the car I learned how to drive in.  It was defective and broke down at least 3 times a month.  I called it Negative Nixon.  When it worked it was amazing.  When it didn't.... well at least it looked good sitting in the garage.  hahahaha.  I had some great memories in that car.  I'd still have it, but in late 2007 some jackass ran a red light and totalled it out.  

Pros — The memories.
Cons — Everything Else.
Is this review helpful?

“Reliable Car”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Dale402 recommends this car
04/01/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu LS

I knew going with a Chevy would be a wise decision. Minus the minor mechanical problems, I am very happy with this car.

Pros — Leather Seats, Moon Roof, CD/Tape Player, and runs like dream
Cons — Only minor mechanical problems
Is this review helpful?

“Piece Of Junk, Doesn't Run, I Use It For Parts, And As A Learning Tool”

Overall:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars
03/31/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

see above, 'nough said

Pros — had good power (when it actually worked!)
Cons — Oil Leaks, bad gaskets, Emissions problems (cat.), body leaks rain water, eletrical problems (both before and especially after it started leaking water)
Is this review helpful?

“Ugly. Over Priced. American Built Pos!”

Overall:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars

Performance:
2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars2 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars1 out of 5 stars
03/29/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

The smaller of Chevrolet's two midsize sedans slots below Impala in size, price, and market position. Malibu offers base and LS models, both with a V6, automatic transmission, and ABS. Impala can seat six; Malibu has front bucket seats for 5-passenger capacity. For 2001, power door locks and a rear defogger are now standard on the base model as well as the LS.

Pros — It withstood a lot of beating that I gave it. Pretty safe in after two car accidents.
Cons — UGLY, Velour seats, vinyl interior, UGLY, Horrible in deep snow, Trunk had an "unfinished" look, passenger mirror had no adjustment knobs, gas consumption sucked: 19/21
Is this review helpful?

“Air Conditiong Controls Are Failing At 70k”

Overall:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Performance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars
03/15/2008

Electrical functions in the dash seem to be a week link on this model.
Similar problems I had on  a Lumina owned before the Malibu.

Is this review helpful?

“Good State To State Crusier”

Overall:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars
John4476 recommends this car
03/10/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu LS

Have this car from when I lived 2 states away to drive back and forth to home...never had any major problems with it other than ripping the front bumper off getting alittle to wild on some dirt roads...

Pros — Good gas mileage, roomy enough for 4, autostart...lol
Cons — rides like a brick at times..
Is this review helpful?

“My Fathers Car”

Overall:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars
Dylan330 recommends this car
01/28/2008
Reviewing: 2001 Used Chevrolet Malibu Base

I hate driving this car, but it is pretty fast for a stock sedan, and very practical.  It has had normal wear and tear but still rips pretty good.  Its really good for a front wheel drive car for drifting in the snow.

Pros — Quick, decent for drifting, Practical
Cons — Boring to drive, Looks like every other car
Is this review helpful?
19 reviews found, displaying 1 to 10.
1, 2 [Next/Last]

Ask CarGurus

2001 Chevrolet Malibu question?
100 characters left.
Click here to find out more!